SSL X-Desk and Mynx 4000E

X-Desk and Mynx 4000E description:

The SSL X-Desk and Mynx 4000E Bundle includes the X-Desk Summing Mixer, the Mynx chassis with one E Series EQ module and one E Series Dynamics module.

The Solid State Logic (SSL) MYNX 4000 E BUNDLE is the affordable way to get the legendary sound of SSL Analogue processing in your studio. Re-creating the legendary gritty sound of the classic SL4000 E console channel strip.

The SSL Mynx 4000 E BUNDLE features the XR425 E Series EQ Module and the XR418 E Series Dynamics Module.

The SSL XR425 E Series EQ Module features two different EQ’s found on editions of the console produced between 1979 and 1987. Each EQ has unique response curves and tonal character. They are distinguished by the colors used on the LF knob caps so the two flavors have become known as the ‘Brown’ EQ’s. On the E Series EQ Module you can switch between these two different flavours of EQ that have been loved by generations of professional producers.

The SSL XR418 E Series Dynamics Module features a compressor/limiter and an expander/gate, both of which return faithfully to the circuitry and key components which define the sound of the original SL 611E Series channel strip. A true RMS converter is used in the side chain while the gain element is an all discrete design identical to the Class A VCA chip used in the original unit. The compressor contains additional switching options to defeat the over-easy curve and to use a linear release instead of the more usual logarithmic curve. The result is a compressor with three distinct voices, each with its own musical character.

The SSL XR425 E Series EQ Module main features include:

• Immortal SSL 4000 E Series circuitry
• “Brown-02” twin EQ design
• Bell curve option on HF and LF
• Fully parametric LMF and HMF with Q
• Based on classic 611E console channel strip

The SSL XR418 E Series Dynamics Module main features include:

• Immortal SSL 4000 E Series circuitry
• Class A VCA replication
• Expander/Gate with Key input
• Based on classic 611E console channel strip

The SSL X-Desk SuperAnalogue Mixer is Built from the same SuperAnalogue™ DNA as our AWS 900+, Duality and Matrix consoles.

Meeting the demand for a world class, compact SSL mixing desk, X-Desk combines a 16 channel SSL SuperAnalogue™ summing mixer with a compact analogue audio hub for your studio. Small enough to be easily transported, X-Desk fulfills all the essentials of the audio mixing process, with typical SSL attention to detail and depth, including smooth 100mm faders, comprehensive artist & studio monitoring with Dim & Cut buttons, Stereo and Mono Aux sends, channel and Master Bus Inserts and accurate bar graph level metering.

For easy integration into your existing studio, X-Desk can be used as an elegant and ergonomically refined desktop mixer with removable rack ears for standard 19" rack mounting (7U space required). Like all SSL SuperAnalogue™ products, it is extremely robust, hand-built in the UK with an all metal chassis and high quality controls and components. Up to eight X-Desks or X-Desk & X-Rack combinations can be cascaded via D-Sub connection to expand up to 160 inputs on mixdown.

X-Desk brings benchmark audio performance to the compact mixer format.

The SSL X-Desk SuperAnalogue Mixer Key Features include:

• SuperAnalogue™ – analogue purity at the highest level
• 8x dual input Mono Line channels : 16 channel mixdown
• 8x Insert Send/Returns on channels
• Stereo CUE and 2 Mono Auxiliary Sends
• Cascade with X-Rack and other X-Desks for bigger systems
• Talkback – for artist communication
• Dim & Cut buttons
• Independent Main and Alternate stereo monitor outputs
• SSL Stereo Mix Bus with External summing and Inserts
• 2x Stereo Returns with Level, Pan and Bus assignment
• iJack front panel input for portable playback devices
• High quality internal PSU
• D-Sub Channel I/O connection for studio integration
• 19" Rack mount ears included